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Anesthesiology

Michael R. Hejtmanek, MD

Works at hospitals in Tacoma, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Michael R. Hejtmanek, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405. Phone: (253) 426-6341. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael R. Hejtmanek had 160 Original Medicare patients and 230 services. NPI 1386788115. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 1717 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405 · Directions
  • Phone: (253) 426‑6341
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Joseph Medical Center
  • Group practice: Franciscan Medical Group
  • Medical school: University Of Washington School Of Medicine · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael R. Hejtmanek, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Michael R. Hejtmanek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael R. Hejtmanek accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Michael R. Hejtmanek see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 160 Original Medicare patients and 230 services for Michael R. Hejtmanek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael R. Hejtmanek's NPI number?
1386788115. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Michael R. Hejtmanek, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients160
Services billed to Medicare230
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)40 services
  2. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)27 services
  3. Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (64415)23 services
  4. Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)21 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure or exam of knee joint using an endoscope (01400)19 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • Arthritis75%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • High blood pressure64%
  • Diabetes21%
  • Depression19%
  • Anxiety16%

Hospitals where Michael R. Hejtmanek works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael R. Hejtmanek at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael R. Hejtmanek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael R. Hejtmanek as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Franciscan Medical Group1,421 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Tacoma

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Franciscan Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1386788115
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians